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Glasgow City

Council area in Scotland

Glasgow City
Council Area
Population
635,640
Area
175 km²
Admin Centre
Glasgow
Population Density
3,632 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreGlasgow
Population635,640
Area175 km²
Density3,632/km²

About Glasgow City

Glasgow City is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Glasgow. According to the 2021 Census, Glasgow City has a population of 635,640 and covers an area of 175 km², giving it a population density of 3,632 people per square kilometre.

Glasgow City is one of 32 council areas in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Each council area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Glasgow City?

Glasgow City is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Glasgow City?

The administrative centre of Glasgow City is Glasgow.

What is the population of Glasgow City?

Glasgow City has a population of 635,640 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Glasgow City?

Glasgow City covers an area of 175 km² (68 square miles).

What type of county is Glasgow City?

Glasgow City is a council area. Council areas are the 32 single-tier local authorities in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994.